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Boat Beacon

Pocket Mariner Ltd. · Navigation · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$2K
Likely $680 to $6.1K
▼ 91.1% in 11 days
New ratings
+0
in 1 days, 2K in total
Rating
4.6 of 5
868 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
4
was 3 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$24.5K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
30.4K to 86.8K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Egypt #69 Navigation$2K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (12 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
868
AVG RATING
4.64
PRICE
$14.99
AGE
14.7y
LAST UPDATE
2d ago
VERSION
5.2
SIZE
152 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
21 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
4 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+0
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Sep 24, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 25, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 26, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 27, 2026$2.3K a month
Sep 28, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 29, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 30, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 1, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 2, 2026$4.6K a month
Oct 3, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 4, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 5, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 6, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 7, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 8, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 9, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 10, 2026$4.5K a month
Oct 11, 2026$4.5K a month
Oct 12, 2026$4.5K a month
Oct 13, 2026$923 a month
Oct 14, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 15, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 16, 2026$2.6K a month
Oct 17, 2026$6.4K a month
Oct 18, 2026$4.6K a month
Oct 19, 2026$13K a month
Oct 20, 2026$4.3K a month
Oct 21, 2026$406 a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: #57 Navigation · PL.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20262K ratings
Oct 23, 20262K ratings
2K on Oct 22, 2026, 2K on Oct 23, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
6 purchases listed
  • AIS Share$16.49
  • Live View Upgrade$7.99
  • NOAA US Marine Charts$9.99
  • AIS Share$5.99
  • Anchor Watch and Man Overboard$4.99
  • UK & IE Marine Charts$12.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.1 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average3.4 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share34%
From the latest 106 written reviews, covering 5307 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
3 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases57 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
868 ratings
5★82%
4★10%
3★2%
2★1%
1★4%

What users want

From the latest 106 reviews on the United States App Store, Apr 12, 2012 to Aug 10, 2026: 34% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription14%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Wish I could get a refund.
★★★★★ After installing, was disappointed to discover AIS Share required a monthly/annual subscription.
★★★★★ Does not work, other boat positions are not accurate, other boats do not pick up your position or name at all!
Wrong or poor results14%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app is completely useless there's no way to know what vessels are in real time and what are days old.
★★★★★ Does not work, other boat positions are not accurate, other boats do not pick up your position or name at all!
★★★★★ This app is 100% useless it shows just a small number of AIS equipped vessels in any given area.
Worse after an update14%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Please help, or provide an update patch for it.
★★★★★ Die App stürzt nur noch ab seit dem letzten Update und das schon beim starten der App.
★★★★★ I'll update the review when/if I hear from them.
Bugs, things not working11%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Doesn't work at all 0 boats displayed
★★★★★ text editing your boat details are still broken.
★★★★★ Does not work, other boat positions are not accurate, other boats do not pick up your position or name at all!
Crashes and freezes8%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app seems to crash every time I pan, or try to look at anything in settings etc.
★★★★★ It crashes EVERY TIME I try to open it.
★★★★★ The few moments this program runs it seems to have potential but I have had it do nothing but crash.
Missing features6%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ No option to change to ship's names.
★★★★★ The app is completely useless there's no way to know what vessels are in real time and what are days old.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Everyone without AIS should have this app. 5★, Oct 18, 2016
  • I wish everyone had it! 5★, Oct 18, 2016
  • IPad 2 wifi (no cellular) dees NOT have a GPS Satellite Receiver in them so you would need to add a GPS receiver to an iPad 2. 3★, Aug 20, 2013
  • Every boat should have to register! 5★, Jul 9, 2013
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
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WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Great support18%

11 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Steve is really responding very swift! Thank you
★★★★★ Toll ist auch der Support!
★★★★★ Hatte bisher 2x sehr gute Erfahrung mit dem Support.
Accurate, great results12%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Especially like the anchor alarm. I like that it now feeds AIS info into my Navionics Boating App
★★★★★ Works great as long as you have cell service!!!!
★★★★★ The resulting tracks are disappointing as it ends up showing tracks over land as if it wasn't near accurate but I haven't seen my position in the app be off.
Easy to use5%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Just got this app - great UX!
★★★★★ So easy to use and very stable and reliable.
★★★★★ The visuals are easy to read and the site easy to navigate.
Useful, it helps5%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ No problems. Works as advertised.
Fun, addictive5%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ We are enjoying the App as we cruise the Lessor Antilles.
★★★★★ I was not receiving any Ship information in the Eastport Me area, I connected Boat Beacon and they resolved the problem, I am retired Coast Guard and enjoy tracking Ships, Thank You Boat Beacon (Steve) Ben C
★★★★★ Fun app with practical applications for boaters in the busy SF bay!

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Aug 10, 2026
Mr.

Is it possible to get a trial subscription so so I can see how it works for me in my area Thanks Kurt

★★★★★Jul 15, 2026
Massive Energy Consumption

Cool app but needs massive energy. A full charged IPhone is down in approximately 1 hour

★★★★★Jun 29, 2026
Nutzlos

Absolut nutzlos. Mein AIS sieht mehr als 10 Schiffe in unmittelbarer nähe. Die App sieht kein einziges. Mehrere Schiffe draussen auf See werden angezeigt aber die relevanten im Umkreis nicht. Schade, rausgeworfenes Geld.

★★★★★May 7, 2026
To Support

Steve is really responding very swift! Thank you

★★★★★Apr 21, 2026
Disappointed in Boat Beacon

Did not show boats that appeared on a comparable app, such as Marine Traffic. Wish I could get a refund.

★★★★★Sep 17, 2025
Works Great!

Especially like the anchor alarm. I like that it now feeds AIS info into my Navionics Boating App

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ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

boat14ais13boat beacon13beacon8real time6ais systems6internet5position5watch5mmsi number5real4time4systems4ships4mmsi4internet ais3popular coastal3coastal areas3cpa calculations3anchor watch3ais sharing3systems marinetraffic3turned off3seanav net3

What's new in 5.2

Duo and iOS27 ready Fix for AR mode compass rotation Longitude display format corrected for US

Released Feb 16, 2012. Current version shipped Oct 21, 2026.

Store description

Boat Beacon is an internet AIS receiver and transmitter for your iPhone and iPad. It is the only AIS ship tracking app to provide Collision Warnings, share your boat’s position & use real-time AIS data. Connected to the largest network of AIS shore receivers world-wide covering most major ports, harbours and popular coastal areas. “An outstanding app, with great potential. Both interesting to use and very user friendly. This could be a life saver and especially of interest to small boat users. Everyone who goes on the water should have this on and use it!” ***** Sun Dream, App Store Review Boat Beacon is designed for boaters & provides continuous Bearing, Range & Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information even when in the background. Boat Beacon does not require any external AIS transponder or receiver equipment. Key Features ------------ Over-the-horizon collision avoidance (30 miles radius) using continuous CPA calculations - highlights boats that are on a potential collision course and alerts you with an alarm. Continually transmits and receives position information via the internet and calculates and alarms CPA even when the app is in the background. Shares your position with Internet AIS Systems & apps & other Boat Beacon users in real time. Real time ship map view with North up & Heading up modes so you can look in the direction of the ships on the map to locate them. Nav display showing own boat's speed, course, heading and position. SART Alarm Man Overboard tracking, Anchor watch & Theft alarms (IAP). Apple Watch App included Siri voice commands Apple Critical Alerts support Export tracks Boat-to-Boat & Group Messaging. Local AIS & GPS via Wifi. Boat Beacon InApp Add-ons (IAP):- - LiveView - Augmented Reality view with ships, compass & horizon overlaid. Works with FLIROne IR cameras as well to see ships & people in the dark & fog - "AIS Sharing" to other apps like Navionics & iNavX - US, UK and IE Marine raster charts. - MOB and Anchor Watch. Let Friends and Family see where you are and where you're headed to with our free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic which have free web viewers available. Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real time updates on the race positions on the water and back in the club house. Keep a watch and in touch with other boats in your flotilla when sailing in a group. Boat Beacon requires internet access to work. Most popular coastal areas have cellular data access extending 12 or more miles out to sea. Subscriptions The "AIS Sharing " subscription is monthly ($5.99) or yearly ($16.49), and will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the iTunes account holder and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. 
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Terms of Use: http://seanav.net/termsofuse.php Privacy Policy: http://seanav.net/privacy.php Support: help@pocketmariner.com Your position can be shared and seen on all our apps without using an MMSI number. To be seen on Global AIS systems like MarineTraffic you need an MMSI number. In the US you can obtain one by visiting http://www.boatus.com/mmsi or email us for a free internet MMSI number. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. NOT FOR NAVIGATION Boat Beacon should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction. You will not be visible to other ships on VHF only AIS systems.

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